Rescuers offer guidance after callouts to Lakeland wild campers

A rescue team in the Lake District has offered guidance for would-be wild campers after several callouts to individuals who have got into difficulties on the fells.

Helvellyn walker seriously injured in fall from Swirral Edge

A walker suffered serious injuries when he fell more than 300ft from Helvellyn. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted to the incident by Cumb...

Passers-by help stuck walker to safety from Swirral Edge

A walker was helped by two other walkers after she became stuck on Swirral Edge on Helvellyn. The 22-year-old called police about 5.30pm on Friday ...

Exhausted walker airlifted from Lakeland fell after being found by passers-by

A walker was airlifted from a Lake District fell after becoming exhausted in snowy conditions. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alerted by polic...

Walker calls for help after getting stranded in dark on wintry Striding Edge

Rescuers were called out to help a solo walker who became stranded on Striding Edge on Helvellyn in the dark.

Patterdale rescuers in 100th callout as busy year continues

Rescuers in Patterdale completed their 100th callout of the year at the weekend when they went to the aid of an injured hillwalker.

Helvellyn walker dies after falling 300ft from Striding Edge

A man has died after falling more than 300ft from Striding Edge on Helvellyn. Police alerted Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team to the incident about ...

Lake District avalanche survivor reunited with rescuers, 40 years on

A man who was rescued following an avalanche in the Lake District has been reunited with volunteers who came to his aid – 40 years after the incident.

Patterdale mountain rescuer Chris Lewis dies, 30 months after life-changing fall

A volunteer mountain rescuer who suffered life-changing injuries while on a callout more than two years ago has died.